Lifestyle Columns
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Yes, there is such a thing as a life-changing cookieAug 11, 2009 11:00 pm - When a reader on our new Kitchen Scoop Web site said she remodeled her entire kitchen around one cookie recipe, we knew we had to try those cookies. "When remodeling my...
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Natural compound may help hair-pulling disorderAug 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Imagine being unable to resist an impulse to pull your hair out and there is no good medical therapy to help you fight the urge. That is what it feels like to have trich...
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Sleep aids should be taken with cautionAug 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I'm a registered pharmacist writing about one of your readers taking Ambien as a sleep aid. I would like to reveal two facts: Ambien is highly addictive, and cont...
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Fixer-upper puts girlfriend in relationship limboAug 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My boyfriend of two years and I decided to live together, as he was looking to buy a house. He loves a project and found a foreclosure/fixer-upper. I said I preferred...
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New Web site could jump-start loan modificationsAug 08, 2009 11:00 pm - With no end to the housing crisis in sight, the need to modify loan contracts to make payments more affordable is greater than ever. While the number of modifications is...
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Window shades, removable films reduce sun's raysAug 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. A lot of heat and glare comes in my windows. It makes the air conditioner run more and us uncomfortable. I don't want permanent window film because I want winter ...
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New federal rules cut upfront costs for buyers, home refinancersAug 06, 2009 11:00 pm - A nationwide law that took effect July 30 prohibits lenders from charging huge upfront fees to applicants who are seeking to purchase a house or to refinance an existing...
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Inquire about association's finances before buying a condoAug 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Purchasing a condominium may be the first significant financial decision a homebuyer makes. While the location, building design and amenities are important, there are al...
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Fix that leaky faucet yourself to avoid a costly plumbing billAug 06, 2009 11:00 pm - One of the most common problems in a bathroom is a leaky faucet. Most are fairly easy to fix, but the job can be time-consuming when it comes to searching for parts and ...
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'Awakening' rock musical jumpstarts the genreAug 05, 2009 11:00 pm - "Spring Awakening" is a breath of fresh air. Coming three years after the zestful musical by writer/lyricist Steven Sater and composer Duncan Sheik rocketed from cult h...